A Prima Vista | 3 Days of Design
We are so pleased to announce our exhibition as part of 3daysofdesign this summer!
A Prima Vista
Gammel Strand, Copenhagen 10.–12.6.2026
Lokal Gallery’s participation at 3 Days of Design,
produced together with The Finnish Cultural Institute in Denmark
The expression A Prima Vista is borrowed from musical terminology; playing directly from the notes at first sight (in other contexts, e.g. “amore a prima vista”). The theme of the exhibition is the blossoming of new life in late spring and early summer – that annual miracle. In typical Lokal fashion, the group exhibition consists largely of worlds and work ensembles that combine the traditions of fine arts, crafts and design.
A Prima Vista | 3 Days of Design
We are so pleased to announce our exhibition as part of 3daysofdesign this summer!
A Prima Vista
Gammel Strand, Copenhagen 10.–12.6.2026
Lokal Gallery’s participation at 3 Days of Design,
produced together with The Finnish Cultural Institute in Denmark
The expression A Prima Vista is borrowed from musical terminology; playing directly from the notes at first sight (in other contexts, e.g. “amore a prima vista”). The theme of the exhibition is the blossoming of new life in late spring and early summer – that annual miracle. In typical Lokal fashion, the group exhibition consists largely of worlds and work ensembles that combine the traditions of fine arts, crafts and design.
Artists & Makers:
Ville Aakula
Paul Flanders
Saija Halko
Antrei Hartikainen
Hemmo Honkonen
Tatu Laakso
Nathalie Lautenbacher
Waltter Mahlberg
Santeri Mortti
Outi Martikainen
Rasmus Palmgren
Riikka Piippo
Carlo Raymann
Renata Schirm
Milla Vaahtera
Sini Villi
Didi NG Wing Yin
Tastes by artist and chef Sami Tallberg
Curated by Lokal’s founder Katja Hagelstam
Exhibition architecture by Hanni Koroma
With support from:
The Finnish Embassy in Denmark
The Finnish-Danish Cultural Foundation
Asko Foundation
Huonekalusäätiö
Suomen Kulttuurirahasto
Gustaf Packalén Stiftelse
Thank you:
Ateljee Sami Tallberg
Genelec
Harri Koskinen
Shimber
The exhibition can be seen between 10.–12.6 from 10:00–17:00.
On Wednesday 10.6. from 17:00–20:00 everyone is welcome to celebrate the opening of the exhibition in the atmospheric courtyard at Gammel Strand. Attendees can meet the designers, enjoy drinks and music, and experience a taste of Finland with wild-food maestro Sami Tallberg.
Shop: Art and Design (from 12.6.2026)
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